Senior Energy Storage Engineer (Remote)

SOLV Energy, Inc.; Minnesota; Remote; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for nationwide projects.

This fully remote role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and engineering oversight to ensure high performance and safety. The engineer will mentor junior staff, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, review feasibility studies, and drive procurement and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on BESS, renewables, or power systems.
• Expertise in design, integration, and optimization of battery energy storage systems; including lithium-ion batteries, inverters, BMS, and grid interconnection equipment.
• Knowledge of BESS control strategies, algorithms, and optimization software.
• Proficiency in power system analysis (PSS/E, PSCAD) and simulation tools.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IBC, ASCE, NESC, NFPA, utility standards.
• Strong understanding of grid operations and regulatory requirements (FERC 841, IEEE 1547).
• Strong understanding of fire protection requirements (UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA855).
• Understanding of SCADA/EMS communication protocols (IEC 61850).
• Project management experience including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of EPC workflows and document control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for BESS engineering scopes and guide project teams.
• Lead design and engineering of battery energy storage systems ensuring compliance with contracts and AHJ requirements.
• Review studies and analyses to recommend optimal BESS configurations.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide technical oversight during procurement including vendor reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay current with industry standards.
• Support business development through technical consultations and presentations.

Skills

BESS design

Grid interconnection

Project management

Communication skills

PE license preferred

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

PSS/E

PSCAD

Job description

SOLV Energy, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III, Energy Storage to lead the design, development, and optimization of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for nationwide projects.

This fully remote role provides strategic direction, technical expertise, and engineering oversight to ensure high performance and safety. The engineer will mentor junior staff, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, review feasibility studies, and drive procurement and commissioning activities.